Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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